The Ragtime Romance Revue with Peter Bergin

Celebrate the Valentine’s season with an evening of music, laughter, and lively piano entertainment! Pianist Peter Bergin brings his Ragtime Romance Revue to the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center on Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 PM. Join us for a concert and reception filled with toe-tapping rags, humorous love songs, and timeless American favorites. Bergin’s program spans more than a century of popular music, blending lighthearted love songs with energetic ragtime classics and nostalgic standards. Expect traditional favorites from the early 1900s alongside modern gems—delivered with Bergin’s spirited piano playing, quick wit, and engaging storytelling. With roots in Michigan and a lifelong passion for Early American Popular Music, Bergin has devoted his career to sharing the rhythms and melodies that shaped our musical heritage. He has performed at major festivals nationwide, including the Scott Joplin, West Coast, and Zehnder’s Ragtime Festivals, and regularly tours as a Michigan Humanities Touring Artist. As founder and artistic director of The American Jamboree, he continues his mission of keeping America’s original popular music alive. Whether you’re a longtime ragtime enthusiast or new to this joyful style, Ragtime Romance Revue is the perfect way to enjoy laughter, nostalgia, and the rich tradition of American song. Bring friends, family, or someone special for an evening that will leave you smiling long after the last note.